January 9th 2015

Watch: What to Do if You Have a Complaint About an Optician

The OCCS have produced several short video guides for consumers to explain how to raise your concerns with your optician. Some of us are worried about making a complaint, and others appreciate guidance on how to ensure their complaint is made constructively.

The short video guides explain what to do initially and also how to contact us if the optician and the practice have not been able to resolve your concerns.

You can also call us if you would like to speak to one of our complaint mediators. 

April 8th 2021

Right to Repair: What This Means for Opticians

Recently the UK announced that a new law, ‘Right to Repair’ is set to come into force this summer. The new legislation will make manufacturers legally obliged to make spare parts for products available to…
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April 8th 2021

Moving Out of Lockdown: What to Expect

As the British government announces its path out of lockdown it is important to understand what to expect when visiting your optician. More so than a straight change to how things were, it is expected…
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April 8th 2021

New Professional Training to Improve AMD Diagnosis Experience

Macular Degeneration is a disease that affects over 1.5 million people of all ages living in Great Britain. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common condition, generally affecting people over the age of 55…
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